Sterile Processing Tech: Elevate Instrument Sterilization

Novant Health; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Novant Health in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare clean, sterile instruments for the operating room in accordance with safety and department standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing surgical schedules, monitoring reprocessing equipment, disassembling and cleaning instruments, sterilizing and reassembling instrument sets, and maintaining accurate sterilizer records while collaborating with clinical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.

Qualifications

• High School or GED required.
• One year hospital Sterile Reprocessing experience preferred.
• Sterile Processing Tech Certification preferred.
• Ability to complete skills validation and competency testing.
• Ability to read and understand instrument terminology.

Responsibilities

• Review surgical schedule to identify instrument needs.
• Monitor reprocessing equipment functions and maintenance.
• Disassemble, clean, inspect, reassemble instrument sets.
• Package and sterilize instruments per department standards.
• Maintain records of sterilizer functions and quality checks.
• Assist with inventory and process improvement.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and leaders to resolve issues.

Skills

Sterile technique

Instrument knowledge

Reading comprehension

Competency testing

Education

High School or GED

Tools

Sterilization equipment

Job description

Novant Health in Wilmington, NC is seeking a Sterile Processing Technician to prepare clean, sterile instruments for the operating room in accordance with safety and department standards.

Responsibilities include reviewing surgical schedules, monitoring reprocessing equipment, disassembling and cleaning instruments, sterilizing and reassembling instrument sets, and maintaining accurate sterilizer records while collaborating with clinical teams to ensure timely instrument availability.